Articles by Suzanne Ennis

Many renovating homeowners are interested in adding accessibility or aging-in-place features to their bathrooms, but they worry about them looking institutional. This bright, modern en suite in Louisville, Kentucky, which designer Bethany Adams design…

This Trending Now story features the most-saved bedroom photos uploaded to Houzz between Dec. 15, 2022, and March 15, 2023.Most people will agree that a bedroom should be cozy and inviting. But that feeling can mean different things to different peopl…

Barkitecture — home design tailored to four-legged friends — is trending in new construction and renovations. And anyone who’s lathered up a pup in their own bathroom understands why a designated dog-washing station is at the top of many homeowners’…

Builder and general contractor Stefan Rumancik and his wife, Heather, had long played with the idea of expanding and adding a turret to their 1934 house in Louisville, Kentucky. First of all, they wanted more living space, including a new kitchen and …

Whether a kitchen is large or small, storage that’s well-organized and logically placed is key to the space running smoothly and efficiently — and looking neat and tidy. With that in mind, these pros (including one found on Houzz) not only added more …

Living on a waterfront property is a dream for many people. Designing and building one’s own home is another. Read on to see how one lucky Brooklyn family made both dreams come true in the form of a contemporary home with a regional accent — plus a fu…

For years, a neglected two-story house in a historic Tucson, Arizona, neighborhood sat surrounded by overgrown vegetation, with only sprinkles of breeze blocks hinting at its awesome midcentury modern potential. Then designer Kathryn Prideaux got her …

Sometimes a kitchen works well but looks dated, or its cabinets or appliances are worn beyond repair. Or sometimes moving plumbing or walls simply isn’t in the budget. Whatever the reason, often it’s sensible to keep a kitchen’s size and shape essenti…

It’s natural to want a totally fresh start when you’re renovating a bathroom. But if the current layout works well, consider keeping it basically as is. You’ll limit hassle and expense, and the results can still be dramatic, as you’ll see by comparing…

Many designers are seeing a surge of interest in bright, bold home interiors. Here, pros share details of how they used furnishings, paint and wallcoverings in teal, emerald, mustard and other vibrant colors to perk up eight living rooms.